by Big Island Video News

Hawaiʻi County police are looking for this Hilo man – 31-year-old Bernard K. Antoque. He is wanted for questioning in connection with the robbery of a taxi driver.

The driver was allegedly stiffed on the fare for a ride from Banyan Drive to Mountain View, and then robbed. (see Hawaii County Police press release)

The driver was treated at Hilo Medical Center for minor injuries and released.

Now police are searching for Antoque – he is described as part Hawaiian, about 5-foot-6, about 175 pounds with a fair complexion, short black hair and brown eyes. He has a piercing below his lower lip and numerous tattoos.

Police ask that anyone with information on this case or who may know the whereabouts of Antoque call Detective Norbert Serrao at 961-2383 or email him at nserrao@co.hawaii.hi.us.

Police are also asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted for shoplifting. (see Hawaii County Police press release)

On March 27 at about 4:20 p.m. this unidentified woman removed items from a Hilo store without paying for them. She is described as Caucasian-mix, short with a large build and long dark hair.

Police ask that anyone with information on her identity or location call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

In any of these cases, tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.